Our support services help young people access education, training and employment opportunities, as well as helping the wider community with citizenship, welfare, health and housing.
Our advocacy work includes representation at school, disability and welfare appeals and we provide translation.
We also hold regular events celebrating Albanian and British culture to encourage positive relationships between the Albanian community and the communities living and working alongside them.
We have a particular focus on working with younger members of the community to ensure they can succeed and fulfil their potential.
As part of our work, we partner with statutory bodies and professionals to build understanding and aid community cohesion.
Our community engagement with the Albanian community aims to celebrate culture and challenge harmful views that can fuel a lack of understanding and social cohesion.
Our work includes:
Support and social groups for community members to develop self-esteem and positive relationships.
Workshops and projects on key issues facing the community, including domestic violence, modern slavery and the growing problem of extreme views that fuel hatred and divisions.
Events and celebrations of Albanian and British culture and heritage to have fun, build new understanding and show how these two communities can coexist.
Advice and consultancy
We partner with a range of professionals and statutory bodies and our trusted position makes us uniquely placed to offer insights into the needs and challenges of the Albanian community in London.
We have a particular focus on working with younger members of the community to ensure they can succeed and fulfil their potential.
These events also act as a bridge for community members to have fun, forge friendships, and build greater understanding with the communities who live and work alongside them. We hope they will create cultural links between the Albanian community and English, Asian, African and European communities living in London.
Traditional Albanian cooking classes - a safe space to connect, reduce isolation, & build friendships.
7th September, 21st September, 4th & 18th October, 1st & 30th November, 13th & 21st December.
Traditional Albanian dance classes to improve mental & physical health.
7th September, 11th October, 15th November, 14th December, 11th & 31st January, 15th February, 14th March, 11th April, 16th May, 6th & 20th June.
Ten sessions on healthy eating, mental health, and navigating healthcare, led by Albanian GPs, psychologists, and other professionals.
7th & 21st September, 1st & 15th November, 6th & 21st December, dates to be added in the new year.
Four Sessions on domestic violence and human trafficking with support from Albanian solicitors, Hestia, and Refuge.
11th October, 15th November, dates to be added in the new year.
4 workshops that will each be addressing specific themes, including cyberbullying and harassment, exposure to red pill content, and online grooming.